Independence Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025ST Charles, Missouri 63304 · Francis Howell R-III
#53 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#3897 of 50,301 nationally
About Independence Elem.
Independence Elem. is a public elementary located in ST Charles, in the Francis Howell R-III school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 762 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 53rd of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 762.
There are 34 schools in ST Charles; Independence Elem. ranks 5th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Early Child. Family Educ. Ctr
ST Charles · Public other · Grades PK–PK
224 students · 287 m away
Bryan Middle
ST Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students · 405 m away
Francis Howell Middle
ST Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students · 1.7 km away
Westwood Trail Academy
ST Charles · Public other · Grades 2–12
0 students · 1.8 km away
Francis Howell High
ST Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,843 students · 4.3 km away
Saeger Middle
ST Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students · 4.7 km away
Francis Howell Central High
ST Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students · 4.9 km away
Pheasant Point Elem.
O'fallon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students · 5.1 km away
John Weldon Elem.
Dardenne Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students · 5.2 km away
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
O'fallon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,114 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Crossroads Elem.
Dardenne Prairie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
757 students
West Plains Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
767 students
M. L. King Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
768 students
Wabash Elementary
Wentzville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
745 students
Mesnier Primary Sch.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
741 students
Shoal Creek Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
795 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Elem. a good school?
Independence Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 82.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #53 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence Elem. rank in Missouri?
Independence Elem. ranks #53 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #3897 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Elem.?
Independence Elem. had 762 students in 2025.
Is Independence Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.